The Winery Jean Esprit of Crozes-Hermitage of Rhone Valley

Winery Jean Esprit
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 72 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Crozes-Hermitage in the region of Rhone Valley

The Winery Jean Esprit is one of the world's great estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The vineyard of Domaine Jean-Esprit, nestled in the splendid landscape of Crozes-Hermitage in France, is a true vinicultural gem. This estate has a rich history spanning over three generations, continuing the family tradition of crafting exceptional wines while persistently innovating to meet the changing demands of the modern wine world. The estate stretches over approximately 10 hectares of incredible hills and valleys, offering a spectacular view over the picturesque surroundings. The vines are planted on well-maintained terraces, creating a magnificent spectacle against the clear sky. Known for its variety of soils, Domaine Jean-Esprit stands out due to its ability to produce wines that truly reflect the unique terroir of Crozes-Hermitage. The estate is especially renowned for its sumac and roussanne red wines, but it also crafts high-quality white wines. The owners pay particular attention to the balance between the grape varieties, soil chemistry, and climate to create wines that reflect the authenticity of the region. At the heart of Domaine Jean-Esprit, you will discover the wine cellar, a fascinating place where tradition meets modernity. Here, the wine is crafted using modern methods, yet always retaining the soul and character of traditional Crozes-Hermitage wine. They have a strong belief in respecting nature and vine growing in harmony with nature's cycles. Beyond producing wonderful wines, Domaine Jean-Esprit also aspires to provide an unforgettable wine experience. It offers vineyard and cellar tours, as well as wine tastings.

Top Winery Jean Esprit wines

Looking for the best Winery Jean Esprit wines in Crozes-Hermitage among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Jean Esprit wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Jean Esprit wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Jean Esprit

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Jean Esprit

How Winery Jean Esprit wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef goulash, steamed lamb shoulder with cumin and coriander or eggs florentine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Jean Esprit

On the nose the red wine of Winery Jean Esprit. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Jean Esprit. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Jean Esprit

  • 2017With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.93/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Jean Esprit.

  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Crozes-Hermitage

Largest cru of the northern Rhône around Tain: signature Syrah as the exclusive king red - fruity and accessible with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, violet, black pepper and a black-olive touch, supple tannins, more approachable than Hermitage. Marsanne and Roussanne in ample whites (peach, apricot, honey, white flowers, almond). AOC (1937), ~1,700 ha over 11 communes (Drôme), granite on northern slopes, pebble-loess on the plain, ageing 3-8 years.

The top white wines of Winery Jean Esprit

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Jean Esprit

How Winery Jean Esprit wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of pasta carbonara almost like the real thing, quick coconut milk chicken or cannelloni with salmon and spinach.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Jean Esprit

In the mouth the white wine of Winery Jean Esprit. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Jean Esprit

  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Jean Esprit.

  • Roussanne
  • Marsanne
  • Rolle

Discover the grape variety: Roussanne

Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.